unwise
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unwisely adverb
- unwiseness noun
Etymology
Origin of unwise
First recorded before 900; Middle English unwis(e), unwisse, Old English unwīs “unwise, foolish, mad, insane”; un- 1, wise 1
Example Sentences
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Given the fragile economic outlook, some economists warn that rushing to tighten monetary policy might be unwise.
The infrastructure was crumbling and travelling alone was unwise.
From BBC
Watching the chaos you had to wonder about the logic of extending the numbers of away supporters, the obvious dangers, the unwise faith being placed in sections of these fans behaving themselves.
From BBC
Trying to trade on unpredictable geopolitical events is generally unwise as the moves are prone to reverse quickly.
From Barron's
If someone has capacity and refuses a residential home, that must be respected, even if others think it unwise.
From BBC
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